Evren Ozel Piano
Launch the 2026/27 Season with a surge of excitement. Connesson’s Maslenitsa is the perfect opening—an electrifying burst of color and momentum inspired by Slavic Carnival celebrations, alive with glowing chorales, blazing brass and infectious energy. That spark gives way to the elegance of Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 22, performed by Van Cliburn medalist Evren Ozel, followed by the sweeping romance and drama of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake, where soaring melodies and vivid contrasts bring the evening to a mighty close.
Guillaume Connesson Maslenitsa
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Piano Concerto No. 22 in E-flat major, K. 482
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Selections from Swan Lake Suite
Part of the David M. Hicks Piano Series
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Evren Ozel Piano
American pianist Evren Ozel has been described as “an absolute wow” (Third Coast Review) and “an artist capable of lifting everyone to another level” (LaScena Musicale), praised for his blend of technical mastery and compelling artistry. He is the Bronze Medalist of the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition (2025), where he also received the special prize for the Best Performance of a Mozart Concerto... continue reading
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